Notice 29 Sep 2025 regulatory fees, options trading, financial services, securities regulation, business compliance

💰Proposed Changes to Options Regulatory Fee Impacting Businesses

The Miami International Securities Exchange proposes a temporary decrease in the Options Regulatory Fee, reducing it from $0.0019 to $0.0015 per contract until year-end, followed by a proposed increase to $0.0017 in 2026. This aims to balance regulatory costs associated with options trading amidst high trading volumes and industry volatility.

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Notice 29 Sep 2025 options trading, nasdaq phlx, regulatory changes, transaction fees, financial regulation, broker-dealers

💼Nasdaq PHLX Proposes Changes to Options Transaction Fees

Nasdaq PHLX LLC proposes changes to its Options 7 regulations, adjusting transaction fees and incentive programs. Key amendments include replacing the Broker-Dealer Customer Facilitation waiver with a transaction cap and altering the Floor Broker Incentive Program to incorporate electronic QCC orders. These adjustments seek to encourage larger trade volumes and potentially enhance trading dynamics on the Exchange.

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Notice 29 Sep 2025 regulatory fees, options trading, financial services, sec, market regulation, compliance

📊MIAX Pearl Proposes Changes to Options Regulatory Fee Structure

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding MIAX Pearl's proposed rule change to adjust the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF). The proposal includes a temporary reduction of the fee from $0.0018 to $0.0014 per contract and an increase to $0.0016 starting January 1, 2026, reflecting recent trading volumes and regulatory costs.

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Notice 26 Sep 2025 risk management, cboe, hedging strategies, options trading, regulatory changes

📈Proposed Rule Changes for Cboe Magnificent 10 Index Options

The notice addresses a proposed rule change by the Cboe Exchange aimed at introducing p.m.-settled options for the Cboe Magnificent 10 Index. This includes adjustments to existing rules to enhance trading flexibility and expand expiration dates, effectively providing market participants with new strategies for managing investment risks and optimizing portfolio performance.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 investment strategies, options trading, etfs, securities and exchange commission, miami international securities exchange, financial regulation

📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for ETF Options Listing

The SEC has announced a proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rule 402, which would permit the listing of options on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) meeting specific transparency criteria. This change aims to enhance trading efficiency and provide investors with new hedging opportunities by aligning options listing standards with existing ETF regulations. The proposal seeks to streamline the process, benefiting the broader investing community.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 financial markets, exchange-traded funds, options trading, investment, regulatory compliance

📈SEC Proposal for Options on ETFs

The SEC has announced a proposed rule change permitting MIAX PEARL to list options on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), defined under Rule 6c-11 of the Investment Company Act. This change aims to streamline the trading of options on ETFs, aligning with enhanced transparency and surveillance practices, ultimately benefiting investors by offering additional trading opportunities.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 financial markets, investment strategy, exchange-traded funds, options trading, sec regulations

📈New ETF Options Trading Standards Proposed by SEC

The SEC announces proposed rule changes allowing the listing and trading of options on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under updated standards. This move aims to streamline the approval process and increase transparency, benefiting investors by providing improved risk management tools and quicker market access.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 index options, options trading, market-making, cboe, financial regulation

📈Proposed Rule Change for Cboe Magnificent 10 Index Options Trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding Cboe Exchange's filing to add options on the Cboe Magnificent 10 Index and update Market-Maker appointment tiers. This change aims to enhance transparency around index options, fostering a more open market.

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Notice 23 Sep 2025 fees, options trading, miami, securities regulation, floor participants

💰MIAX Sapphire Introduces Non-Transaction Fees for Floor Participants

The MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange is set to implement a new Fee Schedule, introducing non-transaction fees for floor participants. Changes include one-time application fees, monthly participant fees, and various additional fees, aimed at shaping a competitive environment for options trading while enhancing operational efficiency.

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Notice 23 Sep 2025 market makers, nasdaq, trading fees, financial regulations, options trading, sec

📈Nasdaq MRX Proposes Changes to Options Trading Fees

The Nasdaq MRX has announced a proposed rule change regarding adjustments to its SQF Port and SQF Purge Port fees, impacting Market Makers. The amendments include a new pricing structure and the removal of fee waivers, set to become effective starting January 1, 2026. The changes aim to align MRX fees with those of other exchanges while removing current caps on fees.

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